Photo Information
 

• From top to bottom: M21, M20 and M8
• Images taken at the Mt Bachelor star party 2005 at Mt Bachelor ski lodge, OR
• No guiding
• Image: North is top, West is right
• Image size: one half D70 resolution
• Four x ~240 seconds images stacked: DSC_0417.NEF - DSC_0420.NEF
• DSC_0420.NEF image information
• Nikon D70
• 2005/07/08 00:11:39.8
• Compressed RAW (12-bit)
• Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
• Lens: 180mm F/2.8 D
• Focal Length: 180mm
• Exposure Mode: Manual
• Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
• 241.50 sec - F/2.8
• Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 800
• Optimize Image: Normal
• White Balance: Direct sunlight
• AF Mode: Manual
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
• Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
• Tone Comp.: Auto
• Hue Adjustment: 0°
• Saturation: Normal
• Sharpening: Auto
• Image Comment:
• Long Exposure NR: Off

Imaging Equipment

• Camera: Nikon D70
• Opitcs: Nikon 180mmED lens, 72mm aperture, 180mm focal length, f/2.8 focal ratio
• Filter: Lumicon International Mimus Violet filter
• Mount: Takahashi TG-SPII mount on Bogen Manfrotto 405 geared head & 475B tripod

Imaging Processing

• Mode 3 CFA image processing with MLUnsold Digital Imaging ImagesPlus Version 2.50
• Nine Mode 3 darks taken in morning twilight
• Paint Shop Pro Version 9.01